Kat Kaddas: Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve Is a Leadership Strategy
The digital age and rise of social media opened a world of possibilities. We have endless ways to communicate, unlimited information at our fingertips and more opportunities to stay connected than ever before. Yet many people report feeling overwhelmed, distracted, lonely and disconnected. Which begs the question: we’re connected, but are we connecting? In a […]
Kimberly Flores: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Tribe: The Power of Business Peers
Now that I’m nearly five years into my entrepreneurship journey, I’ve learned something about being a business owner that no one really warns you about — how lonely it can be. Like many entrepreneurs, I started my small business based on something I was deeply passionate about. That’s how most ventures begin — a big […]
Katy Blommer: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Set Boundaries
If I asked you how you feel about yourself, what would you say? Most of the women I work with — smart, capable, high-achieving women — don’t hesitate. They’ll say, “I like myself.” And they mean it. They can list things they’re proud of. They’re confident in certain areas of their life. But when I […]
Alicia Gleed: Owning Our Glow: Why Focusing on Strengths Matters
Over two decades ago, I began my teaching career. Like many new educators, I was evaluated often — by mentors, professors and even my students. I read every evaluation carefully because I genuinely wanted to grow. But instead of celebrating what was working, I fixated on what wasn’t. No matter how many positive comments I […]
Speaking on Business: Creekstone Energy
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Creekstone Capital This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. In Delta, Utah, Creekstone Energy is developing the Creekstone Gigasite, one of the world’s largest AI-ready data centers and energy campuses. Designed for reliability and low water use, the project brings long-term investment and jobs to Utah. CEO, […]
Salt Lake Bees Stir Things Up with New Alternate Identity: Utah Dirty Sodas
Swig is the Official Presenting Partner of Utah Dirty Sodas Nights, Each Home Wednesday Sport Meets Pop Culture: Flavor-Forward Alternate Look Debuts April 1, 2026 SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (February 24, 2026) — This season, the Salt Lake Bees are stirring up something new with the launch of the Utah Dirty Sodas, a fresh MiLB alternate […]
Brigetta Uta’i: I Don’t Stand Behind, I Stand Beside
There’s a common saying: “Behind every successful man is a great woman.” And while the sentiment may be well-intended, I beg to differ — because I don’t stand behind my partner. I stand beside him. For a long time, that quote felt true in my own life. Even now, my husband is very much the […]
Speaking on Business: Menlove Construction
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Menlove Construction This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since its founding in 1965, Menlove Construction has been a Utah-based commercial general contractor helping developers successfully bring projects to life. Through its collaborative design-build approach and expertise, they deliver certainty, speed and value across the Mountain West. […]
Mariah Knopp: Betting on Yourself: The Leap that Changes Everything
Change is rarely comfortable, but it’s almost always where the magic happens. A few years ago, I made one of the biggest and best leaps of my life. I packed up, moved to Utah and decided it was time to get healthier, stronger and a little braver. I didn’t know a soul here, but I […]
Emily Griesing: Glow Up in 2026: Defining (& Refining) Your Personal Brand to Stand Out
As the year winds down, many of us start reflecting on what worked, what didn’t and what we want to do differently in the year ahead. For me, December has always been a natural checkpoint, a chance to pause, evaluate and set intentions for what’s next. And there’s no better time to take a closer […]